Claims Examiner

Job Summary

With moderate direction, handles single and multi-party personal or commercial line claims of low to moderate exposure and complexity within specific limits of authority by following established protocols to ensure that claims are handled in the most efficient, effective way while delivering a customer-centric claims service.

Job Accountabilities - Key Accountabilities

• Document claims file by accurately capturing and updating claims data/information.
• Determine liability by gathering and analyzing relevant facts.
• Analyse and determine policy coverage.
• Work to have a timely resolution to claims by developing case strategy, developing a case evaluation, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Establish timely reserves and perform ongoing review throughout the claims cycle within authority limits.
• Assess damages.
• Negotiate settlement of claim by establishing an appropriate negotiation strategy.
• Meet quality standards by following best practices.
• Ensure customer service by proactively communicating information, responding to inquiries, following customer protocol aligned to the organization's Claims Vendor Management strategy.
• Ensure legal compliance by following laws and regulations and internal control requirements.
• Refer claim to subrogation and fraud teams.
• Contribute to profitable growth by providing risk insight, information and trends to Business Unit or customer as needed.
• Protect Zurich's reputation by keeping claims information confidential.
• Understand the current with industry trends and establish personal networks and participate in professional societies.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• A diploma or degree in insurance, business, law, or a related field is preferred 

Preferred:

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills 
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation 
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities 
• Ability to manage multiple claims and meet deadlines.
• Customer-centric mindset with empathy and professionalism.